2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AK02 APE

The 2002 Mini Hatch presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 31 October 2025 at 90,984 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, and prior passes in 2024, 2023, and 2022 likewise recorded no advisories or failures beyond a single anomalous fail on 25 October 2025 at 90,937 miles that listed no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. The odometer reflects low usage for a 24-year-old vehicle, totalling 90,984 miles or roughly 3,791 miles per year. Annual increments stayed consistent: 58,446 miles in October 2022, 68,343 in October 2023, 82,728 in October 2024, and 90,937 by late October 2025. The sparse but clean record shows no rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps, though the 25 October 2025 fail with zero recorded defects remains an irregularity worth clarifying with the testing centre. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and likely periods of standing. Low mileage over two decades often masks perished rubber components and superficial corrosion on structural members that a basic MOT may not escalate to an advisory. The absence of flagged faults in the DVSA data does not exempt the vehicle from age-related degradation of consumables and chassis integrity. Verify the circumstances of the October 2025 fail against the subsequent pass seven days later, and confirm the bodywork and underbody for rust before purchase. The record implies conscientious annual testing but offers no evidence of proactive mechanical refurbishment beyond statutory compliance.